Sleep Diagnostic Program: What is the electrode application process?

 

The activities that occur during sleep (brain waves, muscle movements, eye movements, ECG, leg movements) are monitored by applying small metal discs, called electrodes, to the head and skin. The electrodes are attached with an adhesive.

Additional device placement includes the following:

• Flexible elastic belts around your chest and abdomen measure your breathing efforts.
• To measure airflow, a thermocouple is placed to pick up nasal/oral airflow.
• A clip that fits on your index finger monitors the level of oxygen in your blood and your heart rate.

None of these devices hurt and are designed to be as comfortable as possible. If you have any questions or concerns about the application of these devices please ask the sleep technologist.

 

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